Brace height – what it is and how to adjust it Posted onJune 18, 2021October 2, 2023 By Tim van Rooijen 4 Comments on Brace height – what it is and how to adjust it Brace height is one of the most important metrics of recurve archery. That’s why you often see archers check whether … Read MoreBrace height – what it is and how to adjust it
1 vs 2 nocking points – what is better? Posted onJune 4, 2021October 2, 2023 By Tim van Rooijen 2 Comments on 1 vs 2 nocking points – what is better? Almost all archers agree, that you should have nocking points. But there is no clear consensus whether you should have … Read More1 vs 2 nocking points – what is better?
Shooting with one vs two eyes open Posted onApril 24, 2021October 2, 2023 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on Shooting with one vs two eyes open A common question for new archers is whether you must close one eye while shooting a bow. If you look … Read MoreShooting with one vs two eyes open
Is archery a good sport for children/teens? Posted onApril 3, 2021October 2, 2023 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on Is archery a good sport for children/teens? Introducing your kids to the art of archery can be fruitful for them and you. It is an easy sport … Read MoreIs archery a good sport for children/teens?
Are limbsavers/dampeners necessary? Posted onMarch 24, 2021October 2, 2023 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on Are limbsavers/dampeners necessary? On recurve bows, you often see disk-shaped devices which are referred to as limbsavers or limb dampeners. If you currently … Read MoreAre limbsavers/dampeners necessary?
Buying a recurve bow – buyers guide Posted onFebruary 28, 2021January 15, 2024 By Tim van Rooijen 2 Comments on Buying a recurve bow – buyers guide For new archers, it can be very difficult to buy a new recurve bow. There are a lot of different … Read MoreBuying a recurve bow – buyers guide
9 tips to avoid losing arrows Posted onFebruary 19, 2021October 2, 2023 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on 9 tips to avoid losing arrows One of the major advantages of archery over other shooting sports is that you can reuse the ammo. But to … Read More9 tips to avoid losing arrows
When are you ready to increase the draw weight? Posted onJanuary 16, 2021October 2, 2023 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on When are you ready to increase the draw weight? I always recommend new archers to start with a low draw weight. This helps you to keep the right form … Read MoreWhen are you ready to increase the draw weight?
Why you shouldn’t leave a bow strung Posted onJanuary 1, 2021October 2, 2023 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on Why you shouldn’t leave a bow strung If you don’t store your bow in a bag or case, you might wonder whether you can leave a bow … Read MoreWhy you shouldn’t leave a bow strung
How to shoot a bow Posted onDecember 20, 2020October 2, 2023 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on How to shoot a bow Shooting a bow isn’t difficult but shooting it accurately and consistently is a real challenge. The most challenging part of … Read MoreHow to shoot a bow
